The warm, supportive atmosphere at Pocklington Prep School ensures children quickly find their feet socially and academically, so they make the best possible progress and feel valued.
Learning takes off at Pocklington School, as pupils spread their wings academically and enjoy the freedom to explore the many subjects and co-curricular activities on offer.
Sixth Form study goes hand in hand with enabling a smooth transition to university or work, and alongside academic focus, our students enjoy numerous opportunities to nurture their teamwork, leadership and innovative thinking skills.
Old Pocklingtonians remain an important part of the Pocklington School ‘family’ long after they have left school; a connection which is actively maintained by the Old Pocklingtonian Association through sporting and social events and careers support.
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![portrait of Sarah Gough, guest speaker at the PSF Careers & Business Network event held on zoom in December 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1610357969/pocklingtonschoolcom/ba9tbxkqou8qrjlkdlnu/SGoughPSFCBNDEC2020.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1610357969/pocklingtonschoolcom/ba9tbxkqou8qrjlkdlnu/SGoughPSFCBNDEC2020.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1610357969/pocklingtonschoolcom/ba9tbxkqou8qrjlkdlnu/SGoughPSFCBNDEC2020.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1610357969/pocklingtonschoolcom/ba9tbxkqou8qrjlkdlnu/SGoughPSFCBNDEC2020.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1610357969/pocklingtonschoolcom/ba9tbxkqou8qrjlkdlnu/SGoughPSFCBNDEC2020.jpg","width":1280}])
After lockdown halted its face-to-face events programme back in March 2020, The Pocklington School Foundation Careers & Business Network took to Zoom recently to hold its first virtual event.
![Stained glass window artworks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1607940795/pocklingtonschoolcom/e8z0bnmqo5bs470aslik/FaithDay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1607940795/pocklingtonschoolcom/e8z0bnmqo5bs470aslik/FaithDay.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1607940795/pocklingtonschoolcom/e8z0bnmqo5bs470aslik/FaithDay.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1607940795/pocklingtonschoolcom/e8z0bnmqo5bs470aslik/FaithDay.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1607940795/pocklingtonschoolcom/e8z0bnmqo5bs470aslik/FaithDay.jpg","width":1280}])
Pocklington School Pre-Prep children celebrated Faith Day last week. During the day they spoke to special visitors on zoom who talked to them about a variety of different faiths.
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New plans have been unveiled to support the School’s strategic goal of further improving academic performance, increasing pupils’ independence and meeting the needs of modern family life.
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Children at Pocklington Prep School completed a charity run on the school field to raise money for local charity Candlelighters.
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Two Pocklington Sixth Form pupils skydive to raise funds for mental health charity MIND
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In his latest Blog, Headmaster of Pocklington School, Toby Seth, looks at the "silver linings" to come out of the global coronavirus pandemic and the importance of not taking these things for granted.